Ep 11. Bench Warmer/Cool Jerk

In the eleventh episode of season one of Hey Arnold!, we find our favorite football-headed hero, Arnold, struggling to make the cut for his school's upcoming baseball game. Arnold has always had a passion for sports, but he's never been the most talented athlete. Despite this, he's determined to prove to his classmates that he's a valuable addition to the team.

It's not long before Arnold's best friend, Gerald, steps in to help him out. Gerald is a bit of a sports expert and he quickly takes Arnold under his wing. He teaches Arnold everything he knows about baseball, including the importance of being a good team player.

Arnold's newfound skills are put to the test when he's selected to play in the big game. However, things don't go exactly as planned when Arnold is benched for most of the game. Feeling discouraged, Arnold starts to wonder if he's really cut out for sports.

Meanwhile, Arnold's other friends are facing their own struggles. One of Arnold's classmates, Eugene, is struggling with his self-confidence. He's been selected to sing the national anthem at the baseball game, but he's afraid he won't be able to go through with it. Arnold and his friends rally behind Eugene and encourage him to face his fears.

At the same time, Arnold's nemesis, Helga, is up to her usual antics. She's determined to prove that she's the coolest kid in school by learning how to do the "Cool Jerk" dance. However, even this proves to be a challenge for Helga, and she finds herself in need of a little help from her friends.

As the day of the big game approaches, Arnold must find a way to overcome his disappointment and prove his worth to his teammates. With the help of Gerald and his friends, Arnold learns the true meaning of teamwork and discovers that sometimes being a bench warmer can be just as important as being a star player.

Overall, this episode of Hey Arnold! is a heartwarming tale of friendship, self-discovery, and the power of teamwork. It's a great reminder that even when things don't go our way, we can always rely on our friends to help us through the tough times.